
The Hunter JO Team
The Hunter JO team facilitates and drives delivery of collaborative and evidence-based strategic outcomes across the range of action areas identified in the Hunter JO Strategic Plan. We work with a wide range of external stakeholders including member Councils (staff and elected officials), State and Commonwealth Government agencies, research institutions, business and community groups on a range of regional initiatives involving research, planning, advocacy and project management.
The team is responsible for delivering the long established and respected Hunter & Central Coast Regional Environment Program, a collaborative effort of the eleven councils of the Hunter and Central Coast. The Environment Program delivers directly on the action area from the Hunter JO’s Strategic Plan to “protect the enviable environment for future generations and ensure resources are used efficiently”.

Joe James
Chief Executive Officer

Dr Boyd Blackwell
Regional Policy & Programs Manager

Eloise Lobsey
Regional Policy & Program Coordinator

Chris Dart
Regional Project Officer (Simtables)

Carissa Norton
Graphic Designer

Louisa Bulley
Executive Officer

Melinda Curtis
Regional Policy & Programs Manager

Kim Carland
Regional Projects Coordinator (Accelerating Event Economies)

Susan MacDonald
Regional Policy & Programs Officer (Environmental Education)

Barbora Michalidesova
Coordinator Executive Support & Projects

Steve Wilson
Director Regional Policy & Programs

Tim Askew
Regional Policy & Programs Manager

Anna Flack
Regional Environmental Projects Coordinator

Kali Somerville
Media and Communications Officer

Bonnie Gradwell
Business Administration Trainee